Monthly Archives: December 2021

Housing Prices Still Have Room to Rise

How affordable are homes now compared to the early 2000s, 1990s and 80s? Is there room to buy?

Key Things To Avoid After Applying for a Mortgage

Once you’ve found your dream home and applied for a mortgage, there are some key things to keep in mind before you close. Here’s a list of things you shouldn’t do after applying for a mortgage. They’re all important to know – or simply just good reminders – for the process.

The Perks of Putting 20% Down on a Home

While there are lower down payment programs available that allow qualified buyers to put down as little as 3.5%, it’s important to understand the many perks that come with a 20% down payment.

What Everyone Wants To Know: Will Home Prices Decline in 2022?

If you’re thinking of selling or buying a home in today’s housing market, you may be wondering how strong your sale or investment will be. Will you lose or gain value?

Homebuyers Are Going on a Shopping Spree This Winter

Experts anticipate the real estate market will see a flurry of activity this winter, and that’s great news for today’s sellers. If you’re planning on listing your home, there’s no need to wait until the spring for better conditions – today’s real estate market is already heating up.

Advice for First-Generation Homebuyers

If you’re about to be the first person in your family to buy a home, here are three helpful tips to make that dream come true.

Why It Just Became Much Easier To Buy a Home

More homes now qualify for a conforming loan with lower down payment requirements and easier lending standards – the two challenges holding many buyers back over the last year.